Homer township, Michigan
Homer township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Homer township is a geographic entity located in Calhoun County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,897. The land area covers 35.66 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,897 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33 yrs | ±2.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 980 | ±126 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,138 | ±138 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 980 | ±126 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 158 | ±65 |
| Median Home Value | $144,400 | ±$12,419 |
| Median Gross Rent | $744 | ±$208 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,519 | ±$7,838 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,928 | ±$7,513 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.2% | ±7.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 669 | ±206 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,234 | ±131 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.7% | ±8.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF HOMER
GUS Population: 2,920 (2024)
ID: 208347
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
PO BOX 205, HOMER MI 49245-1003
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GUS Population: 133,785 (2024)
ID: 208277
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
315 W GREEN ST, MARSHALL MI 49068-1585
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-KG | HILLSDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SPRING ARBOR, MI | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | COLDWATER, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 04-12 | MARSHALL, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | COLDWATER, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CONCORD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CONCORD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CONCORD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | HILLSDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | HILLSDALE, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Albion College
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College | 9.0 mi away | 611 E Porter St, Albion, MI, 49224 |
5176291000
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HOMER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 141 WEST MAIN STREET, HOMER, MI, 49245 |
(517) 568-3450
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Spring Arbor University
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College | 12.8 mi away | 106 E. Main St, Spring Arbor, MI, 49283-9799 |
5177501200
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LITCHFIELD DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 115 W SAINT JOE ST STREET, LITCHFIELD, MI, 49252 |
(517) 542-3887
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Hillsdale College
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College | 14.6 mi away | 33 E College St, Hillsdale, MI, 49242 |
5174377341
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CONCORD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 108 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CONCORD, MI, 49237 |
(517) 905-1379
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Hillsdale Beauty College
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College Vocational | 15.6 mi away | 64 Waldron St, Hillsdale, MI, 49242 |
5174374670
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ALBION DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 501 SOUTH SUPERIOR STREET, ALBION, MI, 49224 |
(517) 629-3993
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Jackson College
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College | 19.3 mi away | 2111 Emmons Rd, Jackson, MI, 49201-8399 |
5177870800
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JONESVILLE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 310 CHURCH STREET, JONESVILLE, MI, 49250 |
(517) 849-9701
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HILLSDALE, MI US, located 14.3 miles from Homer township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.6° | 15.1° | 22.8° | 2.77" | 13.3" |
| February | 33.9° | 16.4° | 25.1° | 2.25" | 11.5" |
| March | 44.3° | 24.5° | 34.4° | 2.40" | 5.2" |
| April | 57.7° | 35.0° | 46.3° | 3.68" | 1.5" |
| May | 69.3° | 46.8° | 58.1° | 4.56" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.5° | 56.5° | 67.5° | 3.91" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.5° | 59.9° | 71.2° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.1° | 58.3° | 69.2° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.9° | 50.3° | 62.1° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.1° | 39.6° | 50.4° | 3.43" | 0.1" |
| November | 47.2° | 30.1° | 38.7° | 2.97" | 3.4" |
| December | 35.7° | 21.8° | 28.7° | 2.44" | 9.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer village | Village | 2.7 mi | — |
| Litchfield city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| Concord village | Village | 7.8 mi | — |
| Albion city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
| Allen village | Village | 11.0 mi | — |
| Tekonsha village | Village | 11.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2602538940. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.